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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 2,629 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Associate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our analysis found Rock Valley College to be the best school for vehicle maintenance & repair students who want to pursue a associate degree in Illinois. Located in the medium-sized city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Melrose Park.
Vehicle Repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out an average of $17,009 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $147.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Parkland College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Vehicle Repair majors at Parkland College take out an average of $7,129 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out of the 7 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Kishwaukee College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Kishwaukee College is a small public school located in the rural area of Malta.
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Elgin Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Lincoln Land Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Illinois list. LLCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.
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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 727 |
| Indiana | 905 |
| Wisconsin | 820 |
| Ohio | 1,409 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Vehicle Repair
One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, vehicle maintenance & repair has other similar majors worth exploring.
Vehicle Repair Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 33,827 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8,686 |
| Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7,143 |
| Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician | 4,725 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2,739 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician | 2,101 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician | 1,140 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 823 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 724 |
| High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 489 |
| General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 472 |
| Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 213 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | 147 |
| Engine Machinist | 107 |
| Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 97 |
| Bicycle Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician | 7 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 21,891 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 8,446 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 8,127 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 2,185 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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